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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.65, 431.36 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.65, 431.36 and 123.20 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.65 : 431.36 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.65/431.36 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.65x = 431.36 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.65x = 53,144.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,144.16/287.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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